Legislation

Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

13 June 2025
Legislation

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, HR 13 June 2025
Legislation

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

PeopleBanking/Financial services, HR 12 June 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 12 June 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 12 June 2025

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Airswift, Claremont Consulting, NP Group, Pedersen & Partners, VMAGROUP

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 17 September 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Ethos BeathChapman Australia, Quay Appointments, Sopra Steria Recruitment

ContractsPublic sector, Executive search 17 September 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 17-21 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: BP, Charlton Morris, Darcy Associates, Zinc

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 17 September 2018
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Recruiters could act as key link in Labour’s new immigration work visa proposals

Labour’s new immigration policy presents an opportunity for recruiters with access to in-demand candidates from outside the EU, lawyers say.

LegislationHealthcare/Medical 14 September 2018

Apprentice winner Martin’s HRS breaks £1m profit barrier

Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS), the science industry staffing specialist launched by 2012 Apprentice winner Ricky Martin, is eyeing expansion into Europe, as the group announced it has reached £1m in profits.

PeopleLife sciences, IT/Telecoms 14 September 2018

FINANCIALS: SThree posts profit rise, but UK down

SThree has seen gross profit increase 13% year-on-year, according to a trading update for the quarter to 31 August 2018.

Financials 14 September 2018

Alchemy Technology creates software roles in Derry

Northern Ireland is to be boosted to the tune of 250 new software roles.

IT/Telecoms 14 September 2018

More cost for agencies if McDonnell’s proposals brought in

Commitments for additional protections for workers promised by shadow chancellor John McDonnell (pictured) earlier this week result in recruiters facing cases being brought by agency workers for unfair dismissal.

Legislation 13 September 2018

Arrests made following GLAA operation in Coventry

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences following a Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) operation in Coventry.

Legislation 13 September 2018

Travelodge recruits for more than 1,000 roles

Travelodge is recruiting for more than 1,000 jobs in the lead up to Christmas.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 13 September 2018

Christmas is coming, time to recruit Santa again!

The big day may still be more than three months away but a public park in Liverpool is recruiting a Santa for its grotto for Christmas 2018.

Lighter SideHospitality/Leisure 13 September 2018

Recruiters oppose Labour’s John McDonnell’s umbrella ban

Recruiters have voiced their opposition to a call made by the shadow chancellor for umbrella firms to be banned.

12 September 2018

JOB TODAY hiring app gets funding to help reach UK jobseekers

JOB TODAY has secured $16m (£12.2m) in additional funding, which the company says will help it expand operations across the UK.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 12 September 2018

Three arrested after claims of forced labour on building sites

Three people have been arrested after modern slavery warrants were issued in South Buckinghamshire.

LegislationConstruction & property 12 September 2018

Has the time come for a four-day working week?

The introduction of a four-day working week could have unintended adverse implications for recruiters, employers and workers alike, lawyers have warned.

Retail, HR 11 September 2018

Unemployment low but job creation ‘ponderous’

The UK’s unemployment rate has remained at its lowest level for more than four decades, according to official data.

11 September 2018

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